Movies Like The Basketball Diaries (1995)

The Basketball Diaries is a 1995 crime, drama film from Scott Kalvert with a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Welcome to the Jungle and Michael.

Crime Drama

Welcome to the Jungle

2026

A group of quirky characters gets stuck in a dangerous jungle during a chaotic mission. Filled with confusion, criminals, and hilarious situations, they must work together to survive and find their way out.

5.3

MagicScore

Michael

2026

The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.

8.7

MagicScore

Salitan

2024

A suspicious wife follows her husband in Bali. She meets a dashing man who captures her heart. She soon wants her husband to really have an affair to alleviate the guilt she is feeling.

4.7

MagicScore

The Devil Wears Prada 2

2026

Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway's position within. The duo reconnect with former assistant Emily Charlton, now the head of a luxury brand that possesses funding which could ensure Runway's survival.

6.7

MagicScore

Damage

1992

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.

6.6

MagicScore

Blast

2026

Follows a family trained to protect the powerless who become the most dangerous obstacle of all.

6.8

MagicScore

Graphic Desires

2023

When reclusive Franklin cheats on his partner with a mysterious girl he meets on a dating app, it becomes the start of a deadly obsession.

7.1

MagicScore

The Furious

2026

After Wang Wei's daughter is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out to find her himself. His only ally is Navin, a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furious vengeance, the unlikely duo ruthlessly battle the kidnappers in this explosive martial arts showdown.

7.7

MagicScore

Your Fault: London

2026

Nick and Noah are both embarking on life-changing adventures that are threatening to pull them apart—Nick in business with his father and Noah starting a fresh chapter at Oxford University. Now living separate lives, and meeting new people, they find themselves entangled in temptations, rivalries, and betrayals and their bond is tested like never before. As secrets unravel and temptation rises, they must fight to hold onto each other—or risk losing everything.

7.6

MagicScore

#10

Citizen Vigilante

2026

A man takes justice into his own hands, hunting down criminals. His vigilante crusade makes him a social media star but puts him at odds with the local police chief.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

The Punisher: One Last Kill

2026

As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.

8.3

MagicScore

#12

Madness

1980

An escaped convicted murderer invades the cottage of a man, his wife and the wife's sister, whereupon he proceeds to torment this already dysfunctional trio with rape and violence.

5.3

MagicScore

#13

The Shawshank Redemption

1994

Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.

8.7

MagicScore

#14

Kaulayaw

2024

Two college schoolmates venture into the world of cybersex to support their needs. They fulfill their fans' sexual fantasy only to realized that they too, are falling for each other.

5.8

MagicScore

#15

Peddi

2026

In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, a spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rivals.

6.1

MagicScore

#16

The Shadow's Edge

2025

Macau Police brings the tracking expert police officer out of retirement to help catch a dangerous group of professional thieves.

7.8

MagicScore

#17

Rita

2024

Rita, who finds herself alone when husband Ariel works abroad. They both find solace and sexual satisfaction in other people. When Ariel comes back, they both act like nothing happened. But will this keep their marriage from falling apart?

6.0

MagicScore

#18

KD – The Devil

2026

In the early 1970s, a petty criminal Kaali unwittingly involves himself with underworld thugs, catalyzing events beyond his control.

7.5

MagicScore

#19

Au Bonheur des Dames

1930

Denise, an orphaned girl, moves to Paris where she hopes to find work at her uncle's store. But the glamorous department store 'Aux Bonheur des Dames' across the street crushes all the little businesses around. She finds a position there.

6.4

MagicScore

#20

Dhurandhar: The Revenge

2026

As rival gangs, corrupt officials and a ruthless Major Iqbal close in, Hamza's mission for his country spirals into a bloody personal war where the line between patriot and monster disappears in the streets of Lyari.

7.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Basketball Diaries?

The top films similar to The Basketball Diaries by MovieMagicScore are Welcome to the Jungle (5.3), Michael (8.7), Salitan (4.7). Each shares crime/drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Basketball Diaries worth watching?

The Basketball Diaries holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10 from 2,177 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries (1995) is a crime, drama film directed by Scott Kalvert, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Basketball Diaries?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more crime recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Basketball Diaries

This ranked list pairs The Basketball Diaries (1995), a crime and drama film from Scott Kalvert, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Leonardo DiCaprio take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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